“And the apostles said unto the Lord, increase our faith.” Luke 17:5
“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17
I am immersed in this world, but it is not my home, heaven is. Living here now is unavoidable and the more I get caught up in the things of the world, the more I experience a fogginess/sickness of soul, and begin to focus too much on my self and the issues around me, rather than on what is truly important. The truth of the Bible and my relationship with Christ are what matter most of all. The needs of the soul are always more important than any other need, but whatever the need, only Jesus alone can truly and completely satisfy.
I cannot take my eyes off my loving Shepherd and my first love, Christ. I need Him. With all that is spinning around me (motherhood, wifely duties, housework, THE NEWS) I need to remember my most important duty–to “get to the mountain tops” daily and hourly to read my Bible, which is the only reliable source of truth, and inject myself with that truth like my life depends on it, because my life does depend on it. I need to be in silence often, so that I can meditate on Jesus and His commands. I need to put on beautiful music, to fill the air of my house with loveliness.
I don’t want to go through life with my head in the sand. It is important to know what is going on in the world around me. However, the more I watch TV, or spend time on the computer filling my head with man’s thoughts, the more complicated and unhealthy my own mind can become. What is the remedy for this? I need the pure, true words of the Bible filling my heart, soul, and mind in order to handle properly the realities of life on earth, whatever they are, including the information coming at me on the news.
Spending quality one on one time with Jesus is the only way to a peaceful life. WE NEED HIM.
Lonely? Go to Jesus. He is your Friend.
Tired of your daily duties? Go to Jesus. He will show you “why”.
Fearful? Go to Jesus. He will give you security.
Apprehensive about the future? Go to Jesus. He will lead you all the way and show you what really matters.
Feeling unloved? Go to Jesus. He loves you.
Hungry? Thirsty? Go to Jesus. He fills, He quenches thirst.
Sick? Go to Jesus. He is the greatest Physician of the body and the soul.
Tired of change? Go to Jesus. He never changes.
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Ghost,
be with you all. Amen.” Galations 13:14
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Amen! I wholeheartedly agree and said the same thing just last night after seeing so many worried people…many of whom are christians. We need to keep on, keeping on. Life is still the same in God today as it was yesterday.
What a lovely post. I loved when you said “…only Jesus alone can truly and completely satisfy”. True words, indeed.
Amen! I’m so thankful that God does not change. I love you!
He is all we need. Trusting in Him is so hard (not b/c He isn’t trustworthy but b/c I’m human) but so rewarding! Good things to think about today!!!
You have no idea how much I needed to read this post today Shanda. Thank you so much.
What encouraging words. We need to remember who is our hope.
Good job, Shanda! Keep learning, keep sharing, keep encouraging. Thankfully, when we go on our computers to your site, we don’t find man’s wisdom, we find God’s. This life is all about HIM! Thank you for sharing this beautiful truth!
Thanks Shanda, So true and just what I need to hear today.He is our everything. I know that I easily take my eyes of Him and get distracted by everything happening around me. God Bless you.
Beautiful!
Amen! GOD Is OUR hope and future!! HE is our source!Amen!
Oh Ms Shanda…. THANk YOU so so much for this post of encouragement – I really needed it this morning. No doubt I will be back later in the day to reread it a few more times.
My hope is in Jesus, not a human with flaws and flawed morals. Thank goodness for that! “My Jesus I love Thee, I know Thou art mine.”
Soooo good!!!! Soooo true!
Yep I agree. But knowing in my head that God is still on his throne doesnt keep my heart from being heavy today. I worry about the future for my children. I really must spend time alone with Jesus today. I have to find peace about all this.
AMEN! The Bible says that we are just pilgrims- passing through this world…..Ambassadors from Heaven. Our treasures are not here.
This is EXACTLY what I needed to hear/read today. Thank you for putting it into words. Thank you for being open to the leading of the Holy Spirit in your life and being an example to others. You are appreciated.
Thank you for writing this – I needed to hear this today.
Brilliant! Shanda, thank you for having your ducks in line honey. And thank you for pointing us in the right direction so that we can all “sing to Jesus and live”, hugs in sc
Not only do we need to remember WHO IS OUR HOPE, but remember to pray for those in authority as government leaders. Many aren’t happy today with yesterday’s political results, but that man was created and is loved by God just like us!Thanks for the great redirection of where our thoughts should be!You’re a peach!
Our ONLY HOPE for the world is Jesus.Thank you for this post.xo
thank you =)
Good post!!
Thankyou for posting this. I needed to be reminded yet again. God never changes he is faitfull and true and I can rest my weiry soul knowing he has me written on the palm of his hand
Yes, and Amen.
I am at the same conclusion. I need to fill my mind with his word so my mind is not weighed down and cluttered up by everything around me!
You are so right; we DO all need Jesus! We ALL need to spend that one on one time with Him because there is where we receive peace and calm and direction. “The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous man runs into it and is SAFE!” Proverbs 18:10 love, Gail in AZ
Very well said! God Bless!
Very true…thank you.
Thank you for the reminder to fill our hearts and minds with the Words of the Lord. I agree with what you said, and I am guilty of filling my mind with the things and cares of this world.
So true Shanda, there seems to be panic among Christians after this election and this is where Steve and I keep returning to. As Christians our future is already secure. Love the Go to Jesus section that you wrote reminds me of a Fernando Ortego (sp?) song.
The song says — “I’d rather have Jesus than any thing this world affords today!”
“I need the pure, true words of the Bible filling my heart, soul, and mind in order to handle properly the realities of life on earth…” Now that is some wonderful TRUTH right there!
Thank you for these words Shanda.